This article is about the concept in geosciences. For the concept in mathematics, see Vertical translation. For the concept in physics, see Vertical separation.
In tectonics, vertical displacement refers to the shifting of land in a vertical direction, resulting in uplift and subsidence.[1] The displacement of rock layers can provide information on how and why Earth's lithosphere changes throughout geologic time.[1] There are different mechanisms which lead to vertical displacement such as tectonic activity, and isostatic adjustments. Tectonic activity leads to vertical displacement when crust is rearranged during a seismic event. Isostatic adjustments result in vertical displacement through sinking due to an increased load or isostatic rebound due to load removal.
^ abAnderson, Burbank, R.W., D.W. (2011). Tectonic Geomorphology. Oxford, UK, Chichester, UK, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. pp. viii–x. ISBN 9781444345032.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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